After enrolling, you should be contacted by your dealership with any specifics to your course, including what to bring, what is required, and where and when to meet. Some dealers will have the instructor call you, welcome you, remind you of items to bring and answer any questions you might have about the class.

• A government issued identification card
• Be over the age of fifteen and a half
• The ability to ride a bicycle
• Credit card for payment

*You do not need a motorcycle permit to take this course*

Gloves and a helmet are the only essential motorcycle specific items, but we recommend that sometime before the first night of class, take what you have to the dealer to get it checked out.

They can help you ensure that you have the right equipment.

CLASS GEAR LIST

• A long-sleeve shirt or jacket
• Sturdy long pants without rips or holes
• Full fingered street-specific motorcycle or leather gloves (we have loaner gloves if you need them)
• Tough, over-the-ankle shoes or boots
• Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, face shield, etc)
• We can provide a helmet, but if you bring your own, it must be three-quarter, full face or modular and DOT approved.

We offer a wide variety of makes and models that are 125-250cc's. You may use your own motorcycle in the class, but it must meet two of three criteria set by the state program: 525cc or less, 425 lbs or less, and a seat height of 32" or less. Your motorcycle will be inspected for approval and you must also show proper registration and insurance documents.

California requires an M1 license for all motorcycles and scooters. You can use your own scooter in class as long as it meets the same criteria as training motorcycles (525cc or less, 425 lbs or less, and a seat height of 32" or less). Your scooter will be inspected for approval and you must also show proper registration and insurance documents.

Government-Issued, valid photo ID & Confirmation Letter

• A long-sleeve shirt or jacket
• Sturdy long pants without rips or holes
• Full fingered street-specific motorcycle or leather gloves (we have loaner gloves if you need them)
• Tough, over-the-ankle shoes or boots
• Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, face shield, etc)
• We can provide a helmet, but if you bring your own, it must be three-quarter, full face or modular and DOT approved.
• The classic Converse All Star “Chuck Taylor” or dress shoe are examples of shoes that DO NOT meet the requirements.
• Click here to view our gear checklist

If it’s passed 10 minutes of the check-in time, you will need to contact 530-893-1918 to make arrangements to reschedule as per the site policies.

The card will be available for pickup within 7 to 10 business days at the dealership.

No. You must first attend all classroom and riding sessions and successfully complete a written test and skill test to pass. We will do our best to help you develop your skills but not all students are successful.

Your Instructors can help you make the decision to return for more practice. Sometimes students just need more time to increase their skill level by repeating a portion of the class. In other cases, people decide that riding is not for them. Either way you will have gained the knowledge of what it takes to become a motorcyclist.

You must complete the entire class to pass it. If you miss a part, it is your responsibility to make up the rest on stand-by. You may be allowed to return if space is available, but you cannot get a second reserved spot. You may also be subject to reschedule fees and restrictions depending on how much notice you give OCMT. The decision to allow students to return on a standby basis is made by the administration.

The California Motorcyclist Safety Program Motorcyclist Training Course is designed for the novice rider with no (or limited) street-riding experience. This course includes both classroom and on-cycle instruction. You will learn fundamental skills required to operate the motorcycle and progress to street riding skills and strategies. Topics covered include fear, understanding how motorcycles turn, proper cornering strategies, and emergency crash avoidance skills. This course is based on the most current research in rider safety and utilizes modern training methods. Though designed for new riders, any rider that has not taken a motorcycle course will benefit from this course. Motorcycles and helmets are provided in this course.

Any potential student who possesses a license that has been restricted due to one or more convictions for driving while impaired shall not participate in any CMSP MTC or PMTC until all restrictions to the license have been lifted. All potential students will be asked to attest that they are not in possession of a restricted license. If a person is successful in the registration process and does not indicate that he or she is suspended for DUI and we train them, they will not be able to use their DL 389 at the DMV.  Students must be informed that if they have a restricted license, they may not be able to use the DMV DL389

 As you will learn in the CMSP Motorcyclist Training Course, motorcycle riding involves many risks. As such, riding in the class itself also presents risks that must be actively managed. Your instructors will be there to help manage these risks, but your safety—as well as the safety of those around you—is ultimately your responsibility. To help you understand your role in managing the risks involved in taking the class, the following Student Responsibility Statement (SRS) will be read together with your instructors before riding:

You are responsible for the safety of all riders and Instructors on the range with you. You must be in control at all times. Being in control means being able to safely perform each individual skill presented to you by the Instructors. Being in control means you can stop if you need to, control your speed and direction, and make the motorcycle go where you want it to go. Each of these steps is taught to you individually and you must be able to practice each one safely without putting others in danger. If you feel the motorcycle is leading you and you don’t feel that you are in control, do not continue in class. Stop and come back at a later date. You must be able to self-assess. Self-assess means being able to determine whether you are able to control the motorcycle to avoid endangering students and Instructors.

If you have questions or concerns about the SRS, please contact your training site prior to beginning the class. Our goal is for you, your fellow students, and your instructors to have a safe and enjoyable experience.